Oct 24, Come Out and Play! Family Nature Club meeting

Date: Saturday, October 24, 2009, 10:30 am -12:00 pm
Location: Theodore Wirth Park Beach House, 3200 Glenwood Ave, Mpls, directions found at: http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/parks/TheodoreWirthMap.pdf
Free, no registration required
Contact: Patty Born Selly 612-501-5179, patty@domware.com

"Come Out and Play" is a free, no-registration, no-obligation program sponsored by the Minneapolis Parks that encourages families to get out and enjoy nature! Research shows that kids who spend time in nature are more relaxed, sleep better, and enjoy better physical health than those who spend the majority of their time indoors. Fall has us in its crisp embrace, let's enjoy it! Get outside and have some fun exploring your wonderful urban park system!

Join the play group leaders and their kids for some completely unstructured, un-directed play in nature! We do this about twice a month and encourage families with young children to join us. Skip the playgrounds and join us in a natural setting. Each month we'll pick a new location in a Minneapolis Park. I'll let you know where the parking is, the deal with the bathrooms, and I'll even provide all the equipment you and your little ones need to have fun in nature. Kids of all ages are welcome, including (of course) babes-in-arms. There is no charge for attending, it's a free playgroup. We meet rain or shine.

Where to meet: We are meeting at the Wirth Beach House, then setting out from there. It will likely be too cold for swimming but there are walking trails, a nearby pond to check out, and some great open areas for running and playing.

Parking: There is free parking at the Beach House, and one porta-potty. No running water.

What to bring: Drinking water and snacks if desired.

Cool Weather tip: Dress in layers! The forecast is for a beautiful day, but it might be windy. A hat, mittens, and wind-resistant outer layer are suggested. Wearing a hat is the best way to stay warm outdoors.